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New, more secure, school year begins on Marco
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New, more secure, school year begins on MarcoWednesday was the de facto New Year’s Day for over 1,000 students on Marco Island. - Outdoors
Gardening: August wettest, most humid month
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Gardening: August wettest, most humid monthAugust is here and temperatures this month will have highs of about 90-95 and lows in the mid-70s. - Life
Social Scene: Just Friends hear owl talk
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Social Scene: Just Friends hear owl talkNine birthday ladies received roses at the Just Friends luncheon. - Life
Social Scene: YMCA volleyball champs
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Social Scene: YMCA volleyball champsThe Marco Island YMCA recent announced the top teams in the summer adult co-ed volleyball program. - Life
Social Scene: Woman’s Club summer luncheon
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Social Scene: Woman’s Club summer luncheonThe Marco Island Woman’s Club recently held their summer luncheon at the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa. - Health
Grants for Hurricane Irma relief, hunger, and more
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Grants for Hurricane Irma relief, hunger, and moreCommunity Foundation of Collier County had banner year: Grants exceeded $18.3 million. - Life
Ask The Pharmacist: Mangoes are magnificent
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Ask The Pharmacist: Mangoes are magnificentMangoes are one of the most popular fruits around the world. - News
Cost of competition: Marco Island Academy teams take to the web for fundraising
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Cost of competition: Marco Island Academy teams take to the web for fundraisingMarco Island Academy board chair Jane Watt said the school budgets over $100,000 annually to pay the costs of running their sports programs. - Outdoors
Former NFL players put kids through their paces
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Former NFL players put kids through their pacesDuring their NFL playing days, Jimmie Bell (Chargers) and Steve Grant (Colts) had 100 percent commitment to their franchises. - Life
Social Scene: Newcomers August luncheon
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Social Scene: Newcomers August luncheonThe Newcomers met for their monthly luncheon at Hideaway Beach Club. The ladies welcomed three new members into the organization. - Life
Catching up with couple engaged on Marco
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Catching up with couple engaged on MarcoKeeping up with the love story of the couple who got engaged in Marco last July — what can we say? We are saps for a good romance. - Neapolitan
Naked pets in Naples offer affection, not fur
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Naked pets in Naples offer affection, not furHairless pet breeds that seem perfect for warm, sunny Florida. Actually, they're perfect for the owner who wants affection and fun.
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The world is this Islander’s oyster
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The world is this Islander’s oysterAfter growing up on Marco Island all her life, she has made the world her oyster. - Life
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MIPD officer's daughter given education grant
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MIPD officer's daughter given education grantMarissa, a freshman at Barron Collier High School, has maintained a 3.8 grade point average. - Life
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Christmas decorating contest planned
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Christmas decorating contest plannedThe 2018 Decorating Committee met recently at the Esplanade to celebrate their annual Christmas in July in preparation for the decorating contest. - Life
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In the spotlight: Talent show wraps Camp Able
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In the spotlight: Talent show wraps Camp AbleThe sanctuary at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church was the setting for the Camp Able talent show. - Outdoors
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E-City park ranger cycling 11,000 miles
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E-City park ranger cycling 11,000 milesFrom the Pacific Northwest, with barely a pause, she will lead the group, with an evolving cast of riders. - Life
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Mike O’Leary plays tough, wheelchair or not
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Mike O’Leary plays tough, wheelchair or notMike O’Leary has been a lifelong athlete. He’s not letting a wheelchair put a stop to that. - Life
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‘Spammy Jammy’ attempts to ward off hurricanes
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‘Spammy Jammy’ attempts to ward off hurricanesThe annual Spammy Jammy blowout, held each June at the Little Bar in Goodland, returned on Saturday night. - News
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Husband-and-wife team work to protect the beach
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Husband-and-wife team work to protect the beachThe two have ended up taking leadership roles in a host of island causes, many of them focused on protecting the local environment. - Local
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Elusive green flash caught on video
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Elusive green flash caught on videoAn elusive green flash at sunset was captured on video aboard the Naples Princess recently. - News
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Keewaydin once housed a school
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Keewaydin once housed a schoolKeewaydin, the barrier island between Naples and Marco, is an eight-mile strip of white sand, backed by mangrove swamps, dotted with multi-million dollar homes. - Life
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Back to school, Marco Island, 2018
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Back to school, Marco Island, 2018Back to school, Marco Island, 2018 - Life
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Dealing with diabetes: Kids attend special camp
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Dealing with diabetes: Kids attend special campHappy to show his silver “dog tag” identifying him as a Type 1 diabetic, 11-year-old Maximus Collins of Everglades City.
